Cucumber Burpee Vegie
A reliable variety known for its hearty growth and high yields, the Burpee cucumber produces smooth, dark green cucumbers with a crisp texture and refreshing, mildly sweet flavor. Perfect for slicing, snacking, or adding to salads, these cucumbers thrive in garden beds or containers. Harvest at around 6 inches for the best taste and enjoy a steady supply throughout the growing season.
Essentials for Success
For flourishing plants, use potting soil for potted plants or planting mix for garden beds paired with Root Zone starter fertilizer is the perfect duo to foster robust root growth and minimize transplant shock.
Details
Edible Qualities
The cucumber is an annual vegetable plant that is typically grown for its crisp, refreshing edible qualities. It produces long, green fruits with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for a variety of culinary uses. Cucumbers are usually ready for picking from mid-summer to early fall.
The cucumbers are most often used in the following ways:
- Eating Fresh
- Salads
- Pickling
- Sandwiches
- Cold Soups
- Smoothies
Care
Planting & Growing
Burpee Veggie Cucumber will grow to be about 12-18 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 3-4 feet. When planted in rows, individual plants should be spaced approximately 12-18 inches apart. This vegetable plant is an annual, meaning it will grow for one season in your garden and then die after producing a crop.
This plant thrives in full sunlight and is best suited for a vegetable garden. It prefers well-drained, rich soil with average to evenly moist conditions, but it does not tolerate standing water. It is not particular about soil pH but grows best in slightly acidic to neutral soil. As an adaptable variety, it can be planted in a variety of garden environments, but it is not ideal for urban or highly polluted areas. This variety is cultivated for the home gardener and may be subject to specific cultivation regulations in certain regions.
Burpee Veggie Cucumber is well-suited for container gardening, provided the container is large enough to accommodate the plant’s spread. When growing in pots, ensure that the container has adequate drainage and water regularly, as containers tend to dry out faster than garden soil. If planting in the ground, consider using a trellis to support the vine-like growth and keep the fruit off the soil.
